Suffocating Blast
Apocalypse 124 • rare
- Set
- Apocalypse
- Collector number
- 124
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana blue mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red · Blue
- Artist
- Christopher Moeller
- Market price
- $0.37
What it does
Counter target spell and Suffocating Blast deals 3 damage to target creature.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Suffocating Blast was released in 2001 as part of the Apocalypse set, the final expansion in the Invasion block for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, the set focused on the climactic conflict between the heroes of Dominaria and the invading Phyrexian forces. This specific card was designed as a blue-red 'removal' spell, reflecting the set's emphasis on multi-colored cards and complex mana interaction.
The artwork was illustrated by rk post, a prolific contributor to the game during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Known for his distinct, often surreal aesthetic, post aimed to capture the visceral sensation of the card's effect. Upon its release, the card saw moderate play in various control-oriented decks of the era, where its ability to deal damage while countering a spell provided useful utility in a competitive environment.
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